Smart Sleep Tips, A to Zzzzz

Routines are essential, even when your job is anything but routine.

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Caffeine stimulates both brain and body. It can improve concentration and increase alertness. How do you get the biggest boost? Use it strategically.

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There are several things you can do to prepare and manage your time for optimal sleep, especially if you regularly work at night.

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Sleep as much as you can at the same time every day—five hours or more, if able—preferably at night, when humans sleep best

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Learn about how common substances in the shiftwork lifestyle can impact your sleep.

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Even short naps—20 to 30 minutes—can help restore alertness, enhance performance, boost concentration, improve reaction time, and benefit manual dexterity.

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Personal Story

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Mindfulness programs in the workplace, from stress-reducing courses to meditation and yoga, aim to combat burnout and stress while potentially improving sleep quality.

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Learn about how common substances and drugs can impact your sleep.

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We all have good and bad habits. By focusing on the good, and trying to give up the bad, you can improve your sleep and overall health.

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Dan shares his story as a locomotive engineer and brakeman who works at night. He talks about the challenges of night work and how he manages to get good sleep.

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Consider using these strategies on a regular basis to improve the quality of your sleep.

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This locomotive engineer uses power naps to recharge and pay back sleep debt.

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